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Show i 4 Page Ten r The Pyramid - October 26, 1994 j Farm Bureau sponsors political debates between three national, ! j state and county candidate races I by Angela Rasmusson ; Third CongresEPHRAIM sional District candidates. Democrat incumbent Bill Orton and Dixie challenger Republican Thompson, locked horns at last Thursdays Meet Your Candidate night held here. to Candidates responded questions from the audience and debate moderator John Keener. Orton said he has been frequently misquoted by Dixie Thompson, who rebutted that "the congressional record speaks for itself. " Thompson also noted that Congressman Orton voted 62 percent of the time with President Clinton, something with which she didnt think most rural Utahns approved. Ortons said, "I look at the facts, listen to my constituents, and vote my conscience." debate The heated the most of the appeared three debates sponsored by the Sanpete County Farm Bureau. Both sides clamed they had been misquoted or misrepresented by their opponent. Orton, of Provo, who has served in the House of Representatives for four years (two terms), says he votes and is concerned with the people in his district. He supports term limits, private property rights and a healthy environment Orton-Thomps- on non-partis- Thompson, from Emery County where she has served as county commissioner, said, "We need to get the Government off our backs, they are infringing in our communities and businesses. " She said rural Utah needs to send President Clinton a message, that we want change; we dont want his health care or foreign policy. Thompson and Orton disagreed on NAFTA: Orton said he voted against NAFTA because the U.S. did not have the power to force Mexico to use fair labor laws; Thompson said she would have supported it. Thompson said she would be the best candidate because she is from a rural background and understands rural issues. "I have had to answer directly to the people I represent in my county commission job, she said. "This district needs someone who has the same view as the people who live here not the same view as Bill she Clin-ton- ," said. Orton said he was more qualibecause of four years of congressional experience. "Im having an impact in Washington," he said, and added that he doesnt vote with his party; he votes with his constituents. fied STEVEN B. KJAR The Qualified Candidate Sanpete County Assessor Blain vs. Styler Democratic challenger needs; Styler said he had served two years in the House and his party had the majority. Hansen vs. Christenson ' The issue that set Sanpete County Commissioner "A" candidates, incumbent Keller Christenson, Republican, of Gunnison and Tom Hansen, Democrat, of Ephraim, apart was the Gooseberry Narrows Project. Joe' Blain is seeking to unseat Repub- lican incumbent Michael Styler for Utahs 68th House of Repre-- 1 f sentatives District. Blain, who moved to Spring t City four years ago and is Sanpete Countys economic develop- ment director, said he is con--; cemed about rural Utahs econo- my and thats why he is running in the 68th district, which in- -' eludes Millard and the central part of Sanpete county. Styler, a Delta native where he and his family own and oper-- t ate a farm, also teaches school. A member of the property tax task force, he said he would like to' lower property taxes and enhance life for those who live in rural4 Utah. I f $ I h Hansen said he wasnt interested in the project at the prices projected to finish it. Christenson said he would peruse the Gooseberry project to the fullest since Sanpete was entitled to the water. In their closing statements Hansen said he believed the key to economic development within the county was its youth; Hansen said "Helping out the countys youth will help the elderly." "We need to protect our agriculture people," Christenson added. "There is a need for grazing reform and keeping the forests multiple use for lumber and grazing. Thats what will give " Sanpete strength. We've found that an increase in fiber can do wonders for you (Not to mention what it does for communications.) - ? T When asked what they had done or would do for Sanpete County if elected, Blain resoond-e- d that he would like to see the countys economy diversify and value added to the products al- -, ready produced. He said he would like to see an increased effort in getting the countys children educated, making sure they had text books and the proper materials for a good education. Styler said he supported bills that gave funding for Palisade State Park, the Great Basin Experiment Station, increased money for schools, the Dairy Bill and kept Snow College at die top of the funding list during the last session of the legislature. This year, U S WEST will complete the fiber optic cable groundwork that will bring the Electronic Superhighway to Utah. And our unique part- He said he would actively support the Gooseberry Narrows Project, defense and prosecution money for the Central Utah Correctional Facility, and private nership with the State of Utah and the Utah Education Network is now paving the way for the on and off ramps to communities throughout the state. Exciting things will take shape, as government, business, economic property rights. When asked who would be most effective, Blain said he understood rural Utah and their development, health care and the public merge with education on this new Electronic Highway. Well be able to provide new services that will improve the way you learn, work and play in the future. U S WEST is proud to be using our expertise to build the network necessary to make it happen Because we believe when it comes to increasing your communications opportunities, tfie wonders should never cease. WmEST Steven Kjar Is the only candidate in the race for County Asses- sor who is a State Registered Appraiser. 13 Steven Kjar Has served you for the past ten years as Deputy County Assessor and has appraised all new ings in the county since 1984. build- Steven Kjar Is endorsed by Yvonne Howell, who recently retired after serving you as County Assessor since 1978. 0 Steven Kjar Has experience in both the building and agricultural trades. Keep Steven Kjar in the Assessors Office. AVES Darlene Willey, daughter of Marie Ison, of Wales, has been called to serve in the Ireland Dublin LDS Mission. She will speak in the Sanpitch LDS Ward on Sunday, Oct. 30, at 9:30 a.m. She enters the MTC on Nov. 2. Grandparents are: Newel and Eunice Rees, of Wales. VTUDIO OF ed PHOTOGRAPHY ORRIN HATCH HAS BEEN THE CHIEF DEFENDER OF RURAL UTAH. MET JOHNSON, New Harmony TT n rural Utah, what we appreciate most I 11 about Orrin Hatch is that he's willing to take on the Clinton Administration. When the President of the United States doesn't understand the West, and when the Secretary of the it Interior tries to lay waste to our water, grazing, and mining issues is extremely important to us, and to our way of life, that Orrin Hatch is our chief defender. " Results for Rural Utah 1 21 North Main Manti, Utah 84642 o 18011-835-28- 0) a er groups slightly more) & $ PoA-- 25 Slim Line Christmas Greeting Cards Family Offer Expires November 18,1 994 under the 2 Payment-In-Lieu-Of-Tax- es Program (PILT). PILT payments are made to counties with large amounts of federally owned land. Lead the fight against the Clinton Administration's "War on the West" by blocking their proposals to radically and unfairly alter grazing fees and regulations, mining law, and taxes on energy. 3 Lead the fight that defeated the extreme mining law reform proposals in the 100th, 101st, 102nd and 103rd congresses. Additionally he has proposed reasonable reform of the 1872 mining law. Includes the setting (up to 6 people-larg- legislation to more than double payments made to counties ed of Ana for reform of Endangered Species Act and the Frit: the protection of private property rights. 5 Is a leading promoter and protector of RS2477 which are essential to the basic transportation infrastructure of rural Utah. rights-of-wa- y, 6 Protected local interest by ensuring an equitable resolution of the Atlas and Monticello mill tailings issues. 7 Proposed and fought for the protection of private property rights from excessive federal intmsion. 8 Brought balance to environmental policy in the reform of the Superfund law, reauthorization of the Safe Drinking Water Act, and reauthorization of the Clean Water Act. WGfm GOC90CD(3 Hand-Ephrai- m CaU TbU 4 Continues to fight 4 9 |